Lauren O'Connor
Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, RYT is a Los Angeles based registered dietitian, yoga teacher and founder of Nutri Savvy Health. She authors her own blog, is a health writer, menu developer and nutritional consultant with articles and recipes in numerous publications including Food & Nutrition magazine, Shape, Redbook, Livestrong, AZCentral and DietsinReview.
Lauren O’Connor Reviews The Book “Finally Full, Finally Slim”
Let’s face it; the science of anything can be boring, complicated and hard to digest - nutritional studies be not the exception. Just what it will take for you to lose weight and keep...
Homemade Berry Cheesecake | A Perfect Valentine Treat
Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not just because I’m a self-proclaimed sweet-tooth. I love any excuse to bake. Finding ways to prepare something sweet, but perhaps not-so-guilty, is my game. Why?...
Delicata and Slaw | A Mash-Up Made in Heaven
What I love about Delicata Squash is that you can actually eat the peel. When roasted with just a bit of olive oil and your favorite seasoning, the inside comes out moist and satisfying,...
Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad for Summer
Summer nights are meant for al fresco meals. This cucumber melon salad can offer a refreshing, satisfying end to your day. With crisp, cool cucumber, summer sweet cantaloupe, mozzarella and a sprinkling of pesto,...
Zucchini Ricotta Lemon Frittata
Spring is often described as a time for new beginnings. Think flowers blossoming, fresh and colorful, birds chirping, and endless fields of green. And with the Spring comes both Easter and Passover - both...
Something Sweet for Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re craving something indulgent, an energizing treat or just something a little sweet, this basic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat cookie can be just what you need. Simply choose your option to make...
Rosemary-Infused Golden, Crisp Latkes
It's a simple recipe we enjoy every year at Hanukah! But that doesn't mean it always has to be the same. The basis is potato and egg and can simply be seasoned with salt...
Prevent the Holiday Diet Trap (and enjoy your food instead)
Dieters beware! The dreaded holiday season is here and your pants are still a bit snug. Do you avoid the parties, put your blinders on while walking through the grocery isles, and hope that...
Have You Joined The Grain Conversation?
Did you know that California was a leading grain producer from 1860 to the late-1800’s? By 1890 it was the top wheat producer in the nation!
California’s climate is ideal for grains (especially heirloom varieties),...
Latest Food Trends – Lauren’s Top 5 FNCE Finds
If you’ve never heard of FNCE, it’s the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo with over 300 vendors exhibiting the latest in food, nutrition and technology. This year’s EXPO in Chicago featured nearly...
